New Truck At Prime Inc. (Many Problems!) 🤦🏼‍♂️

Hey guy welcome to another video just giving you a quick update with this new truck and the headache and stress it’s giving me. I leased this 2023 freightliner cascadia with nothing but problems ever since I got it. First a coolant leak then a light issue now trailer electrical isn’t working for the supply to trailer lights 🤦🏼‍♂️ been very frustrating I want to thank you all for subscribing and watching my content i appreciate you all! I’ll catch you all shortly with another video coming soon.
Company:Prime Inc
Truck:Freightliner
Year:2023
Recorded With: Go Pro 10
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[@TruckerDan75]

Give that truck back. Issues already and it's been wrecked I would not take it.

[@RunningOTR]

That’s the plan tomorrow bright and early morning

[@Dazkinnersley]

Even if you were to keep it, you'd need to see a report on the chassis alignment. I speak from experience. New subscriber 👍

[@RunningOTR]

@@Dazkinnersley hey man I appreciate it i traded it for another truck today thanks for subscribing 🤝

[@Matts_Presentations]

Man, I don't know. If they tried to give me a truck with that many issues, after having been in a rollover, I might be looking at other options. I'm assuming the lease is less, because of the situation, as opposed to a new truck. I wish you the best of luck.

[@RunningOTR]

No it’s actually a lot like a regular 2023 that’s accident free and all it really is now for me just a major headache.

[@mcqueeninc]

Dang man sorry to hear that I would definitely get into another truck be safe out there in this winter mess

[@RunningOTR]

Yeah it’s terrible man really frustrating

[@mcqueeninc]

Everything will work out for the best

[@RunningOTR]

@@mcqueeninc yeah I’m hoping so 🙏

[@Americanspy-hn2kw]

Wow I would think a rollover would be a total loss

[@RunningOTR]

Same but they rebuilt it and said it’s re certified 😂 they said it passed dot inspection what a damn joke

[@casey6518]

Sorry but I would have refused a truck that had been in a serious wreck, that truck will never be like 100% like it came off the factory assembly line. It will always have gremlins that pop up from mechanical to electrical bc it was cab replaced rollover truck! I would asked to be switched into another truck bc this is just the start of your break down future with that truck!

[@RunningOTR]

Thank you so much they didn’t tell me in the beginning about the truck being rolled and I found after the fact.

[@hogrider2901]

I know u found out after but i would tell them sry u want another,they should be giving drivers maintenance record from the start,

[@RunningOTR]

Yeah it’s pretty bad right now im disappointed with this hope it get resolved today

[@JohnSwartz-mn7ln]

That’s such a bummer man, sit tight , get everything taken care of before you head out. Be Safe 👍🏻

[@RunningOTR]

Yeah I’m going to change the trucks tomorrow

[@johnkempter8162]

Dont walk away from the hat truck dude! RUN!!!

[@RunningOTR]

I did I changed it for a new one

[@adc1ca]

I am in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It's about 40 minutes west of Toronto. Up here our "CDL"'s to drive transport are called A/Z in Ontario. Can be referred to as Class 1 as well in other parts of Canada. I have my D/Z which permits me to drive something like a dump truck but I drove an Expedite Logistics truck that was a 2007 Volvo VNL 780 with a 24ft box on the back and motorized tailgate. Did OTR in it and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED it. I stopped because that particular place and job didnt pay enough to warrant being away from my Wife and Kids for days at a time but if I ever lost my current job i'd 100% be going to get my A/Z and doing OTR trucking in a owner operator style arrangement. Love driving and the truck camp outs lol

[@tomhart837]

I would run not walk away from this one. Doesn't Prime inspect these things?

[@RunningOTR]

They do, it was a rebuilt and re certified what a joke this thing is

[@hazzment6124]

Been waiting...Why do all lease trucks come with super singles on the drives.

[@RunningOTR]

It’s primes way of saving money and fuel they said if they run super singles it does better fuel mileage wise.

[@andy5786]

Like your new truck fella at prime enjoy 🇬🇧🇺🇲👍

[@RunningOTR]

Yeah it’s nice but too many issues

[@donjulio4025]

good luck, however all financial advisors call a lease a fleece. success lease equal fleece lease

[@ThomasMckenzie-mo6qn]

The truck is a work tool. That's all it is if its 1400 a week. that's chump change. Bumper to bumper warranty also no credit check no money down they just hand me the keys. I'm not obligated to anything . So you got bad information as far as I'm concerned.

[@ThomasMckenzie-mo6qn]

You got bad advice from your Finance advisor he or she is a joke. Ain't know nothing about leasing

[@erob1950]

Smart move

[@nohippietruckingandtransportat]

Good seeing you again

[@RunningOTR]

Hey sir you also 🤝 still at the terminal?

[@maxseed4730]

When i worked for prime shop from 06 to 18... good experience.. trucks were so so

[@RunningOTR]

Nice man I appreciate techs you guys keep us rolling. The truck I got in this video was a rebuild terrible rolled over truck many issues but I got a way better one now keeping me moving. Thanks 🙏

[@truckingisinmyblood]

When I got my KW T660 Studio sleeper back in 2015 Brand New. Alot of the hose clamps were loose on the coolant lines. I guess it is a common issue

[@RunningOTR]

Yeah idk if I had bad luck since it was a rebuild

[@KarenSecor-yw7tc]

I had a truck that blew out coolant as it ran. I was losing coolant whenever i moved but there no coolant leaks when i parked. I only caught it from inspections and adding coolant.

[@RunningOTR]

Yeah that’s unfortunate I had a coolant leak and was able to locate it and get it fixed. But I switched trucks because right off the bat the green one gave me too many issues.

[@kennethspencer5863]

a roll over get another truck you will all ways have ussues with that truck.

[@RunningOTR]

Yeah I figured that now might have to switch if possible

[@Triple7studios1]

​@@RunningOTRyup I would too.

[@RunningOTR]

@@Triple7studios1 switching tomorrow this truck is not worth it!

[@Triple7studios1]

@@RunningOTR don't blame you .. smart move ..don't worry it will work out ..

[@RunningOTR]

@@Triple7studios1 yeah hope I can get another truck tomorrow and not sit around a few days 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@SeanDees]

Get the Peterbilt! But keep us updated on your journey with Prime and how it works out $$ wise. If the money is right I’d drive for anyone.

[@RunningOTR]

This past week I took home $3728.24

[@jamesward6006]

I drove for Prime in 2005-2006 in their tanker division. Made great money first few months finished the lease on a 2002 Freightliner Century got to order my new 2005 Freightliner Century it was pretty had black paint with gold flakes I miss that truck. Anyway made great money first few months sometimes as much as 7k a week. Then they moved my dispatcher from day shift to night shift and gave me a new primary dispatcher went from 6500 to 7k a week to 300 and 400 a week this is all bring home. I stayed for a year hoping the boy would do better but never did. he had me living on advances cause he wouldn't get me the loads. Found out shortly after leaving the reason for the switch in dispatcher for me. Turns out my original dispatcher's drivers were making too much. He was grabbing great loads for his drivers and the head of the department didn't like that cause it was making him look bad so he busted my dispatcher to night shift. So word of warning I wish you the best and hope you have a good dispatcher and don't have the same experience I had. I also found out when trying to fix the problem you can't take your lease truck and switch divisions cause I was going to go to box trailer and they wouldn't let me. I don't know if that has changed since then. Again best of luck with them.

[@cawayansportst.v6889]

❤❤enjoy idol

[@RunningOTR]

Salamat Kuya 🙏

[@colt2206]

Oh man first off you get a Freightliner and then it’s down hill from there. I hope I don’t have to drive a Freightliner when I start out

[@RunningOTR]

You can choose what you want but they didn’t have any peterbuilts or kenworths as I wanted one of the kenworths. They only had international and freightliner so I chose a freightliner rather than international

[@robc3887]

Give that truck back, will be one problem after the other….

[@RunningOTR]

Yes sir doing that this morning when they open

[@thewaterborotrashguy1002]

Good luck with the new truck. I wouldn't take it. It's already got a lot of issues.

[@RunningOTR]

Yeah I’m actually returning it tomorrow for something else.

[@michealpencoff4744]

I wish you luck with a problem truck. Personally, I wouldn't sign a lease for it.

[@RunningOTR]

I’m actually giving it back tomorrow I made up my mind

[@thewaterborotrashguy1002]

I hope to see the new new truck.​@@RunningOTR

[@colt2206]

Oh I think that’s pretty normal for a Frieightliner to leak coolant. I think I would have probably turned around and left as I saw that POS but I guess you kinda expected some compromises when you agreed to a Freightliner

[@RunningOTR]

It’s a hit or miss on these trucks the first one I had before was a 2022 with zero issues I drove it to years did all the maintenance and I was a good truck.

[@JuniorsbigWorld]

good video how did you find out that it’s been in a roll over accident?

[@RunningOTR]

Thank you I appreciate it. I checked the maintenance records it was rolled over August 4th @06:00am

[@donaldmickunas8552]

@@RunningOTR As a standard procedure, I’d check those maintenance records before signing any lease agreement.

[@RunningOTR]

@@donaldmickunas8552 I did Check it I gave the truck a few days and it was nothing but issues so I let it go

[@ronnieterry4916]

You said lease agreement? Is that a lease purchase? Well the story about lease purchase is You will pay many dollars more than the actual value of the truck. The color is a great color and as always good luck with the truck.

[@RunningOTR]

No I actually just lease the truck. I didn’t buy it and I returned the green one and got a white 2024 instead the green had way too many issues.

[@wilE6764]

Dang i would tell them i want a different one..do you get to pick the truck you want?

[@RunningOTR]

Yes you get to choose when it’s your turn I chose this and got a bad truck since it was rolled over but I replaced it now with a white 2024 much better hope it stays good to me

[@itzdon8088]

How was the simulator I’m gonna finish training in like a week or two and I’m nervous about the backing part of it

[@RunningOTR]

It’s pretty easy honestly just relax 😎 you got it it’s very easy in my opinion I felt the same way like you do honestly he was like tomorrow is the final test you have to back into the dock I was worried but it’s not that hard. You got it 🤜 🤛

[@itzdon8088]

@@RunningOTR thanks be safe out there and enjoy your travel s

[@RunningOTR]

@@itzdon8088 you’re welcome and thank you 😃

[@eliasmadrid8354]

Sure it’s been asked plenty of times. But do they let you order a manual truck when choosing?

[@RunningOTR]

No I know they for sure don’t let you order a manual truck unless you’re buying it. And if you’re consider training they rather you get an automatic since not many people drive manuals anymore 😔

[@jamesward6006]

No manuals man that was part of the fun back in the day. I don't think I would like a automatic truck. I need those 10,13,18 gears to feel like I am doing something.

[@KarenSecor-yw7tc]

Boo hoo. Manual. They are the biggest offender of side by side driving. It's so painful watching them come to speed.

[@ChrisL-oz4lp]

The first driver dumped the truck because it's junk, and now it's your problem.

[@RunningOTR]

Yeah I got another truck so I’m good now

[@ChrisL-oz4lp]

@@RunningOTR Fantastic, I hope it's new.

[@RunningOTR]

@@ChrisL-oz4lp yes much better 2024 17k miles

[@ChrisL-oz4lp]

@@RunningOTR Another used truck, OUCH!

[@IsThatJustDex]

My boyyyyy

[@RunningOTR]

Ayee Dex 👋 did you ride out yet?

[@IsThatJustDex]

@@RunningOTR yessir I’m over here in Denver waiting on my appointment. Where’d they send you next

[@RunningOTR]

@IsThatJustDex I’m in Mississippi going to Atlanta RN

[@NoLimit_DE]

Why does prime lease ops get so much hate when you guys are making more money than company drivers?

[@rundontwalk8848]

Return

[@RunningOTR]

I’m doing that today actually waiting for them to open

[@daspicsman]

I’ve decided that ALL the new trucks were made with leftover garbage and beer cans. None of them are worth $250,000!

[@RunningOTR]

I agree the best trucks were made back in the day. 💯

[@JerryB-uc1yo]

Are you still driving for Prime

[@RunningOTR]

Yes sir I’m here at the terminal right now

[@JerryB-uc1yo]

How long have you been driving semi truck for

[@RunningOTR]

@@JerryB-uc1yo I been driving overall for 2 1/2 years

[@JerryB-uc1yo]

Next month will be 20years for me

[@RunningOTR]

@@JerryB-uc1yo wow that’s a long time what company you drive for?

[@METHVS02]

The truck isn't fit for purpose. Surely if your paying to lease it you can refuse it as never going to make money

[@RunningOTR]

Yes sir that’s why I changed it to a newer better truck which will be more realiable to me

[@ThomasMckenzie-mo6qn]

1400 week is chump change .

[@Roadbunny777]

Get a different truck bro

[@RunningOTR]

Yes sir changing it tomorrow morning.

[@rogerg0834]

Make sure and update as to what happened when you tried to return it.

[@mattbessicks7700]

Change to a different truck

[@RunningOTR]

I already did switch to a 2024 cascadia

[@tcb1017]

Get a Volvo truck if possible and if not ok, then the second choice should be a Peterbilt or Kenworth 😂

[@RunningOTR]

Yeah I like a kenworth or a peterbuilt.

[@Sweetjoness]

Don't get one with the Packard engine

[@RunningOTR]

@@Sweetjoness Cummins all day 💪

[@Rock-Bottem1982]

What a SCAM, lol. Have fun paying $1,200 a WEEK, for what, 4 years to own this tractor? A $110,000 new, and YOU get to pay $230,000 for it

[@ThomasMckenzie-mo6qn]

1400.00 chump change . Walk away lease . Sweet 😋

[@Dean-pc1ok]

Where can you buy new semi truck for 110k bro

[@RunningOTR]

@@Dean-pc1ok that’s what I’m saying tell me where I will buy it ASAP 😂

[@marioaborges72]

Did they start hiring from Florida again?

[@DanielWilliams-wb8bg]

A new Cascadia averages about $180000, not 110000. Even paying $1200 a week, the lease is for 3 yrs, so $172800, for a truck with an APU, and pretty well optioned out. Do a loan for the same amount over 5 or more years, with interest and you WILL be paying $230000 for the same truck. This isn't a scam, it's a pretty good deal, considering all of the support, discounts and perks while in the lease, with the ability to walk away if you don't like it. You're not just walking away from a 5 or 6 year truck loan.....

[@user-yp3tv3fs9w]

You still here? I’m the guy with cream hoodie on.

[@RunningOTR]

Yeah I went to campus inn right now to unload the truck I’m turning it back in

[@sk8erdude12592]

Your an absolute sucker if you took a roll over truck as a lease purchase….

[@RunningOTR]

It was just a lease but I got rid of it the next day wasn’t worth the time stress and headaches in the future. I got a brand new 2024 cascadia with 16k miles

[@homerfry9234]

If its got 16K miles its not "brand new"@@RunningOTR

[@erob1950]

leave that and go back too fl

[@RunningOTR]

I’m getting another truck I returned this truck had way too many issues to deal with

[@RunningOTR]

Florida doesn’t pay shit for trucking 😂

[@wildbill5126]

Having issues right from the get go, Nope get a different truck, Shame on the maintenance dept for saying the truck was fine. Your getting screwed over by Prime. Take them damn Super Singles off and get factory duals put back on.

[@RunningOTR]

I changed the trucks now got a brand new one

[@wildbill5126]

Good deal, I'd still change out those Super Singles. @@RunningOTR

[@RunningOTR]

@@wildbill5126 they said super singles save more fuel 🤷‍♂️

[@wildbill5126]

@@RunningOTR Well I'm not gonna argue with a Huge company like Prime, but I've been around trucking for Well over 40 years. Once you get a flat with a Super Single your dead in the water, waiting for who knows how long to get a replacement, just saying. I've often over the years thought of hiring on at Prime, but because of Super Singles I won't go, reason being I worked for a company that ran them, more than once I was sitting on the side of the road.

[@RunningOTR]

@@wildbill5126 I agree with you 💯 I worked for Cowan systems llc in Florida local job driving to Georgia and back daily popped alot of super singles sat for hours sometimes guys from night shift had to come rescue me since I ran out of hrs

[@TruckerZeus]

A sucker is born every minute. I wish I could explain to new drivers why not to go to prime. They wouldn’t listen anyway. Rose colored glasses.